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Trip Summary
6 trains operate daily from Ilmenau to Erfurt. The train trip from Ilmenau to Erfurt is usually about one hour and 39 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as one hour and 2 minutes.
| Distance | 21 mi (34 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 2m |
| Lowest price | €6.57 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Ilmenau to Erfurt?
There are 3 train lines with service from Ilmenau to Erfurt. Non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 5 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 1h 9m | €16.37 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 2h 22m | €17.82 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 1h 42m | €15.56 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ilmenau to Erfurt start from €18, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Erfurt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ilmenau leaves from Manebach . And in Erfurt trains arrive at Kühnhausen .
From Ilmenau to Erfurt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 22 minutes. If you are looking to get to Erfurt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 2 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Erfurt on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Ilmenau.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ilmenau to Erfurt start from €7, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Erfurt. Non-federally owned railway company in Ilmenau leaves from Ilmenau-Roda and one other station. And in Erfurt trains arrive at Vieselbach and 2 other train stations.
From Ilmenau to Erfurt train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to Erfurt faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 2 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Non-federally owned railway company offers 10 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Erfurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Ilmenau to Erfurt tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Ilmenau at 17:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Ilmenau to Erfurt. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Erfurt to Ilmenau.
City Information
Erfurt
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Erfurt is the capital and largest city in the German state of Thuringia. Most of the city was built and designed in the Middle Ages, so prepare to be charmed by narrow pedestrian streets, quaint bridges, and gorgeous green spaces like the Egapark. As you stroll around the city center, keep your eyes peeled for as many as 25 churches of different architectural styles. A unique sight in Erfurt is the Krämerbrücke, or merchants' bridge, arguably the most popular attraction in the city. This 15th-century arched bridge has houses built on either side, in a design that was common in medieval Europe.
Fitting for a large city, Erfurt does not disappoint when it comes to dining options. The most popular local restaurants you should consider visiting are EAT Erfurt and Gasthaus Feuerkugel. Or simply stop at any of the many stalls offering Thüringer Bratwurst, a regional delicacy!
Although there is a small airport for Erfurt, the route options are very limited. Most air passengers will travel through the Frankfurt airport and connect to Erfurt via bus or train. Erfurt's train station is actually one of the central hubs of Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail system. Much of the train service to and from Erfurt is on high-speed trains, so journeys to Munich, Berlin, and Nuremberg take hardly any time. FlixBus connects Erfurt to many additional destinations via affordable bus trips.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ilmenau?
Main departure station: Ilmenau-Roda
There are two stations in Ilmenau where you can board the train to Erfurt.
All train stations in Ilmenau:
Ilmenau-Roda
Manebach
Where is the train station in Erfurt?
Main arrival station: Vieselbach
There are more train stations and stops in Erfurt than most cities. Most trains from Ilmenau will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Erfurt:
Train stations in Erfurt:
Vieselbach
Stotternheim
Kühnhausen
Erfurt-Bischleben
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